Respect human rights

Business has to tackle unfairness and exploitation. Human rights is a non-negotiable part of doing business with Unilever.

This issue relates to the following Sustainable Development Goals

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Fundamental to a fairer world

We want to see in a world where no one is left behind. That world can only be built if we have the right foundation: respect for human rights.

We aim to advance and promote respect for human rights in everything we do – within our workplaces, through our supply and distribution chains and through our brands.

Everyone matters: from the smallholder farmers who grow the ingredients for our products, to the ‘mom and pop’ shop owners who sell our brands.

We’re working to help put human rights at the heart of a fairer, more socially inclusive world. You can view our Human Rights Report in the strategy and goals section below.

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Taking a stand

Human rights are universal and unchanging. But the world changes fast – and some of those changes put human rights in jeopardy.

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Strategy and goals

Respect for human rights is a fundamental requirement for our business. But it’s also an enabler that helps create a fairer society.

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